Dear Birthmom

Dear Expectant Mother,

We've been thinking about you and wanted to reach out with honesty, respect, and an open heart. We can only imagine how many emotions you must be carrying right now—this is such an important, personal decision, and we want you to know that your feelings and your well-being truly matter. We also want to be clear: whatever you decide, you deserve support, compassion, and space to choose what is right for you and for your baby. If you decide that parenting is what you want, we will wholeheartedly respect that. You are the only person who can know what is best, and your choice will always be valid.

We want you to know that we're here to talk about adoption openly—with no pressure, no expectations, and no assumptions. If you choose adoption and feel that we might be the right people to love and raise your child, we would be profoundly honored. But more than anything, we want you to feel empowered, informed, and supported in exploring every option.

We're here if you ever want to talk—about adoption, about parenting, about your feelings, or even just about your day. Whatever you need, we are willing to listen and walk alongside you as you navigate this, whether our paths end up connected in this way or not. You are not alone, and your strength is evident in every step you take.

With care and respect,
Andrew & Jenny

Our Story

Our love story is funny. We first met in 2010 at Graduate School for Theatre Production. Jenny was in a long-term relationship, and Andrew was new to California, taking in the scene. We worked on the same theatre show and became friends. After graduation, Andrew moved out of the country, then to another state, but eventually came back to LA, where we reconnected working on another show together.

Jenny grew fond of Andrew —mostly because he thoughtfully picked up the hems of dresses dragging on the floor. Eventually, Jenny took a solo road trip, which caught Andrew’s attention. He invited her out on a series of outings she didn’t realize were dates. It wasn’t until after the third one that Andrew finally shared his feelings.

Their “official first date” was unforgettable: a movie, tacos & margaritas, a CD from a rapper named “Signs,” an unexpected drag show at a Star Wars cantina, and an epic first kiss on Hollywood and Vine that sealed everything.

 Our Extended Family

In 2023, we moved to Wisconsin to put down roots approximately 2 hours from Andrew’s family in Illinois who are overjoyed about our adoption journey. Andrew has an older sister, married, with 3 kids, and an older brother, married, with 2 kids. Andrew’s mother also lives in Illinois and is the most amazing Nana to the 5 grandchildren. We lost Andrew’s father in 2025; he was a retired professor in special education and a children’s author. He was our biggest cheerleader pursuing adoption. We spend major holidays, birthdays, and other big events with Andrew’s family throughout the year. Jenny’s father lives in Wyoming and is in hospice near her aunts and cousins that we visit as much as our schedules allow. Her older brother lives in California where she was born and raised. Her mother, originally from Mexico, passed away when Jenny was 18; she taught her about compassion and empathy for others. Jenny’s family shares their excitement and love for supporting our adoption journey. Additionally, we have a “chosen” theatre family scattered throughout the US and nearby us. So many additional Aunts and Uncles who will love this baby just as much as we will.

 Our Home

We live in a cute Scandinavian-style town, with a population of about 7,000. It’s home to family-friendly summer, fall, and winter festivals. There’s a lot of locally owned shops, artisan crafts, and community children events. We live in a cozy home, with sprawling land to grow our own fruit, vegetables, and wildflowers that attract butterflies and bees throughout the year. Our family also includes our 3 silly pups; Kane, Rilo, & Rocky who are eager to love a new addition to our family. We have the friendliest neighbors, many with young kids who attend the elementary school a mile away.

 Our Journey to Adoption

Our daily life is lively, supportive, and centered on teamwork. Each morning, we share responsibilities—letting out and feeding our three pups, playing with them, making coffee, checking the weather together, and getting ready for the day. We don’t divide chores formally; instead, we keep a shared mental list and step in for each other with tasks like trash, laundry, and groceries, especially when one of us is busy. Weekends are for hikes with dogs, Andrew’s archery or hunting, and Jenny’s creative projects like painting trolls on thrifted art or building crafts and Lego figures. We garden, enjoy Saturday movie nights with homemade meals and popcorn, watch sports, attend games, and explore local shops and community events.

 Fun Facts

About Jenny

Education
MFA in Costume Theatre Production, BS in Design
Favorite Hobby
Painting, hiking, reading, Gardening
Favorite Sport
Soccer to play, Baseball and Football to watch
Favorite Music Group
Rilo Kiley, First Aid Kit, Selena y Los Dinos, Chappell Roan
Favorite TV Show
Gilmore Girls or Parks and Rec
Favorite Subject in School
Art
Favorite Tradition
Making Tamales during the Holidays

About Andrew

Education
MFA in Management, BA in Theatre & Marketing
Favorite Hobby
Archery, Hiking, Hunting, Video Games, Gardening
Favorite Sport
Baseball, Football, Running, Summer Olympics
Favorite Music Group
Styx, Kenny Chesney, Nelly
Favorite TV Show
Elsbeth (recently) or The Walking Dead
Favorite Subject in School
History
Favorite Tradition
Watching It’s a Wonderful Life on Christmas Eve

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